Hayley Helms is Gear Patrol's outdoors and fitness staff writer. She grew up on the West Coast and continues to reside in Southern California. If she's not testing gear, you can usually find her camping, or with her nose in a book.
These garments look good, feel great ... and keep you from being scorched.
The story behind this brand-new, more sustainably packaged sunscreen that doubles as skincare.
They're comfortable, they're cute, they're capable: Discover the best hiking shorts for women on the market.
We put two of the most popular insulated water bottles on the market to the test.
Pedal assist can seriously expand your cycling footprint and open up a whole new world of riding. Start here.
As a brand-new edition launches, we explore the four-decade history and pedigree of one of America's most beloved road bikes.
Thanks to durable materials and innovative constructions, sandals aren’t just for beaches and poolsides anymore.
The best beach chairs for summer are all about portability, durability and seaside style.
The brand-new Anzick emerges from two years of design development, with input from chefs and hunters alike.
When you can't find your favorite, branch out to one of these underrated picks.
Get outside, but don't forgo convenience. Here are our picks for the best camping tables of the year.
Protect your face in style with these performance-driven hats and caps.
Board shorts and swim trunks are not the same.
From ultra-durable staples to innovative new items, these releases are the crème de la crème of the outdoors.
The definitive buying guide to the best sleeping bags available, based on our testing; plus, tips on how to buy the right bag for you.
Thoughts after spending a week with the family in Airstream's new outdoorsy collab.
I used to be a skeptic of women’s-specific designs, but the X Ultra 4 GTX has changed my mind.
Super73’s new adventure-ready bike isn't quite a motorcycle, and it's not really an e-bike.
Trade full ankle support for lightness and agility to help you move quickly out past the pavement.
Get a better night's sleep under the stars with one of these inflatable wonders.
How to know which hiking footwear is right for you.
Twenty-nine years after the original Himalayan Suit was launched, women get their own version — at last.
The brand known for making pellet grills a thing enters a whole new territory. Time to get your griddle on.
Climb any mountain in these built-to-last hiking pants.
Remember the Snuggie? This is like that, but better.
Right light therapy is no new concept, and it actually works. But is this wearable session worth it?
You don't need to venture to specialty stores or niche websites to find relief.
These top shirts are tried and tested to keep your runs breezy and fast.
